Number of Freight Transportation Arrangement Businesses in the US (2000–2023)
As of 2023
14,019
freight transportation arrangement businesses in the United States
Number of Firms Over Time
Total Employment Over Time
Key Insights
- •The freight transportation arrangement industry has grown 29% since 2000 (from 10,867 to 14,019 firms).
- •The peak year was 2022 with 14,106 firms.
- •Recent trend (last 5 years): the industry is growing (+2.2%).
- •Employment: 320,538 workers in 2023 (95.1% change since 2000).
- •Estimated 5-year survival rate: 57%.
Year-by-Year Data
| Year | Firms | Establishments | Employment | Entry Rate | Exit Rate | Net Growth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 14,019 | 20,097 | 320,538 | 9.0% | 10.5% | -0.1% |
| 2022 | 14,106 | 20,503 | 324,688 | 11.9% | 9.1% | +8.3% |
| 2021 | 13,619 | 19,940 | 300,166 | 9.5% | 8.5% | -0.3% |
| 2020 | 13,608 | 19,798 | 299,647 | 7.5% | 8.0% | +1.6% |
| 2019 | 13,713 | 19,917 | 294,139 | 8.5% | 7.1% | +9.2% |
| 2018 | 13,687 | 19,637 | 268,964 | 7.7% | 8.9% | +1.6% |
| 2017 | 13,782 | 19,896 | 265,858 | 8.9% | 8.3% | +3.4% |
| 2016 | 13,776 | 19,590 | 256,572 | 7.9% | 8.5% | +1.2% |
| 2015 | 13,539 | 19,599 | 253,538 | 11.4% | 8.1% | +6.4% |
| 2014 | 13,545 | 18,963 | 237,277 | 8.8% | 7.9% | +2.7% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Business Dynamics Statistics (BDS). Entry/exit rates refer to establishment openings and closings.